How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.78 an hour or $3,602 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.78
- Average (mean)
- $44,590
- Jobs
- 379,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,390 | $16.05 | |
| 25th | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| Median | $43,220 | $20.78 | |
| 75th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| 90th | $60,030 | $28.86 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Hampshire | $49,450 |
| Wyoming | $48,890 |
| Missouri | $48,070 |
| Maine | $47,970 |
| North Dakota | $47,390 |
| Idaho | $46,720 |
| Vermont | $46,670 |
| West Virginia | $46,410 |
| Nebraska | $46,220 |
| Wisconsin | $46,220 |
| Colorado | $46,010 |
| Iowa | $45,660 |
| Kentucky | $45,450 |
| Oregon | $45,180 |
| Virginia | $44,950 |
| Kansas | $44,890 |
| Indiana | $44,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,480 |
| Montana | $44,350 |
| California | $44,020 |
| South Dakota | $43,860 |
| Utah | $43,780 |
| Maryland | $43,670 |
| Ohio | $43,310 |
| Tennessee | $43,190 |
| Illinois | $43,150 |
| Georgia | $42,920 |
| Washington | $41,700 |
| Michigan | $41,690 |
| North Carolina | $41,150 |
| Minnesota | $40,960 |
| Arizona | $40,560 |
| Massachusetts | $40,360 |
| New Jersey | $40,280 |
| South Carolina | $40,010 |
| Connecticut | $39,460 |
| New York | $39,330 |
| Oklahoma | $39,310 |
| Texas | $38,950 |
| Alaska | $38,730 |
| Delaware | $38,500 |
| Louisiana | $38,370 |
| Rhode Island | $38,330 |
| Alabama | $37,820 |
| Arkansas | $37,740 |
| Mississippi | $37,720 |
| Nevada | $37,440 |
| Florida | $37,170 |
| Hawaii | $36,810 |
| New Mexico | $35,640 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $79,800 |
| Salisbury, MD | $69,060 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $67,700 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,680 |
| Owensboro, KY | $61,250 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,340 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,160 |
| Traverse City, MI | $54,020 |
| Manchester, NH | $53,540 |
| Lewiston, ME | $51,980 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $51,430 |
| Des Moines, IA | $51,100 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $50,930 |
| Napa, CA | $50,850 |
| Durham, NC | $50,260 |
In other countries
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender belongs to the international group "Packing, bottling and labelling machine operators".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.78 ($43,220 a year).
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make a month?
About $3,602 a month before tax, based on a median of $43,220 a year.
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,390 or less a year ($16.05 an hour); the top 10% make $60,030 or more.
Which state pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $49,450 a year, followed by Wyoming ($48,890) and Missouri ($48,070).
Which city pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $79,800 a year.
How many packaging and filling machine operator and tenders are there in the United States?
About 379,060 people work as packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.